
Rising Executives Program
September 19, 2023 - December 12, 2023 | Virtual | Applications due September 15, 2023
Tuesdays from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET
Designed for Managers and Directors
Open to Associate Members
Overview
Bring your career vision into focus through a 6-month comprehensive course designed to enhance your skill sets and prepare you to level up strategically.
Working with industry-leading experts, you will use learnings from private group lessons, facilitated cohort sessions, and additional resources to prepare for the next step in your career.
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About
Rising Executives School is a comprehensive program designed to help you move to the Executive Team or C-Suite by breaking down the hard and soft skills required to level up.
Who Should Enroll
This program is intended for professionals with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience, who have managed at least one individual contributor interested in leveling up their leadership skills.
Impact
By the end of this school you will have the knowledge and skills to be able to:
- Improve your company’s financial performance through a deeper understanding of unit economics and funnel optimizations
- Drive predictable revenue for your business by integrating revenue channels and leveraging progressive forecast models
- Generate buy-in on key initiatives through storytelling with data and improved presentation skills targeted to your board and c-suite
- Level-up your career and leverage a group of peers to support you on your journey
Why Enroll
This program is taught by industry-leading experts and designed to enhance your skill sets and prepare you to move to the Executive or C-Suite.
Curriculum
Session #1
Orientation: Framing Your Career Workshop
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Detail your 5-year career plan to help you understand the sequential steps along your journey
- Make career definition decisions based on your 5-year career plan
Session #2
Developing a Theory of Business Value
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Have a point of view on what makes a great business, based on quantitative analysis while incorporating experience and personal preference
- Understand the fundamental premise behind burning capital and how/when to burn capital
Session #3
Forecasting & Revenue Modeling (Part I)
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Define financial forecasting
- Understand forecasting methodologies
- Understand when to use each methodology
Session #4
Forecasting & Revenue Modeling (Part II)
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Determine the questions you need answers to before making financial decisions
Session #5
Storytelling with Data
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Leverage and understand data beyond surface-level metrics
- Organize and present metrics in a compelling way to drive buy-in and optimize for future performance
Session #6
Revenue Team Alignment
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Drive alignment within your leadership team through RevOps processes
- Build a Revenue Handbook that defines your funnel and GTM initiatives
- Scope an enablement role for your team
Session #7
Making Diversity an Asset
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Have uncomfortable discussions that make unconscious biases more conscious
- Build a more inclusive workplace as diversity does not always mean inclusion
Session #8
Building a World-Class Management Team
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Define the competencies and skills needed to build a world-class leadership team
- Define what each interviewer should test for and specific skills to evaluate for
- Share and communicate your company’s broader vision and context to motivate your team
Session #9
Finding Growth Levers Within Your Org
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Identify and build incentives for reps that drive results
- Optimize the upselling process including deciding on who should own the process
- Find arbitrage opportunities within your funnel
Session #10
Understanding Revenue Channels
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Understand revenue “stream” vs. revenue “channel” vs. channel partner
- Identify different types of revenue channels
- Identify which channel(s) are best for you
Session #11
Managing Up - Work Smarter with your CEO and Board
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Develop a relationship with the CEO that’s bi-directionally fulfilling
- Set strong foundations with your executive team through thoughtful evaluation
Session #12
Leveling Up - How to Evaluate and Negotiate as an Exec
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Identify red flags and when to walk away from an opportunity
- Share a compelling career narrative
- Negotiate effectively to close a deal that is best for you AND the company
Session #13
Effective Career Management
By the end of this class, you will be able to:
- Build your career plan around the right set of experiences and responsibilities
- Understand the importance and necessity of developing relationships outside of where you work
What Our Students Have To Say
“Hearing insights on the top-level metrics that revenue leaders and thinking about and using to drive strategy and decision has been an invaluable experience to gain and implement into my own organization.”
“Classes are practical and applicable. Each session I get ideas I can implement in my company right away. I’m learning a lot from my peers, and I look forward to growing with them throughout our careers.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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Individual Members can enroll in this course at a discounted rate of $800, normally $1,795. Teams Members (our corporate members) have this course included in their cost of membership.
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This school starts on September 19, 2023, and runs through December 12, 2023.
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Live, virtual sessions occur weekly on Tuesdays from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET.
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Yes, there will be cohorts for this school. Cohorts meet once per week at a selected day/time during the duration of the program.
Due to the peer element of Pavilion University, we see increased engagement from students which strengthens your ability to recall and apply learnings.
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After successfully meeting attendance requirements and passing the final exam, you will receive a certificate that you can add to your Licenses and Certification Section on LinkedIn.
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At this time, this school is open to Pavilion Members only. Apply to join Pavilion to enroll.
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Applications are due no later than September 15, 2023.
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Yes, there is a final exam at the end of this school. A passing score of 80% must be attained in order to receive your certificate.
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Yes, 80% attendance is required. We recommend that participants attend the live sessions for the optimal learning experience. However, watching session recordings counts towards attendance for those who have scheduling conflicts or are in time zones where live attendance is challenging.